This week, Auschwitz survivors have gathered back at the site of their nightmares, along with many world leaders, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of their liberation from Auschwitz. This may be the last time that so many survivors will be there for a decade anniversary, since many survivors are in their 90s. I mention Auschwitz as part of Europe’s dark history that is on … [Read more...] about Invasion Upon Our Shores: A Look Back
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What’s Eatin’ You: PSL and Basic Women
When I was a freshman in high school and thought that I was the height of maturity, I ordered a pumpkin spice latte, blended into a Frappuccino, from the Starbucks next to my high school. Worse, I asked for venti, nonfat milk, no whip, sweetener instead of sugar, as if these modifications would counteract the monstrosity I ordered. I am sure that my mother saw … [Read more...] about What’s Eatin’ You: PSL and Basic Women
What’s Eatin’ You: Gluten Is Bad ‘Cause…You Know….
As a child, I was allergic to a lot—eggs, milk, practically all nuts, and all fish. I knew what it was like to read ingredient lists religiously and be wary of the slightest cross contamination. And I grew up in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when people were not quite so sensitive to people’s problems with food (I was met with outright skepticism at many a restaurant when I … [Read more...] about What’s Eatin’ You: Gluten Is Bad ‘Cause…You Know….
What’s Eatin’ You: Gluten-Free With A Side of Socially Aware
Quinoa is gluten-free and is a good source of protein, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals. Recently, the previously unassuming grain has become wildly popular in the United States, especially among the foodie community. It is grown almost exclusively in the Andes of South America, although there have been attempts to expand production. Sales of quinoa have quadrupled … [Read more...] about What’s Eatin’ You: Gluten-Free With A Side of Socially Aware
Daily Design: Food on Instagram
On instagram, people pride themselves on how good their food looks, and they are not afraid to show it. A handful of popular hastags such as #foodporn, #foodies, and #foodofinstagram has filled up newsfeeds for people to be jealous. The way in which food is being served has taken a new art form that has caught many peoples attention. Mason jars full of lemonade with a … [Read more...] about Daily Design: Food on Instagram